Hi, as above.
Yes, I know it is too vague. I do use keyboard and trackpad occasionally. The features that attract me are as follow:
1. It use the 3 connector so response is faster
2. Does not need to charge as it draw power from the ipad.
3. The side cover will protect the pencil.
4. It can be bend down to use but again may scratch the keyboard.
5. Auto Backlight keyboard.
6. Additional row of function keyboard.
7. Trackpad.
What pull me off is as follow:
1. Price
2. Thickness and weight.
You can buy other similar product at Taobao at a much cheaper price. But again the quality and function maybe different.
So weighing the above pro and cons, I duno is it worth getting it at $239.
If the price is at $150, I will just hoot without asking.
For point number 1, if you’re referring to response time in usage, then definitely the smart connector will be faster as you don’t have to wait for the keyboard to connect when you turn on BT. But if response time as in typing, there’s no diff.
For your point number 4, if I’m not wrong the keyboard on the Folio Touch is slightly recessed so only the edges around the keyboard contacts the surface. Since the keyboard is always active due to connection via smart connector, pressing the keys will cause unnecessary inputs ,unless they have a workaround for it.
I have seen all the YouTube reviews 2 days ago.
The casing will detect the ipad is total bend and will auto cease the keyboard operation.
Anyway, it is selling at Apple Online Store 2 days ago. It will be deliver on the next day. Currently not available in physical store.
I just weigh it. Its well above 1kg. The feeling like carrying a latop.
So which means there's a workaround for it, probably a sensor with a microswitch. Probably the same concept is used with the Folio Pro in which when it is magnetically docked, the keyboard connects and removing it disconnects.
Honestly I felt Logitech keyboard cases for iPad have more uses than Apple's but heavier and bulkier. Apple ones are more stylish, slimmer but more expensive.
i think apple's one is more well built and likely to last longer.
compatibility wise is also a no brainer.
I just weigh it. Its well above 1kg. The feeling like carrying a latop.